I wouldn't look for guitar virtuosity from the Heartless Bastards. In fact, none of them are particulary noteworthy instumentalists (as far as I can tell), but all together they make some pretty interesting and unique music.

Peter I do like diversity and although I am a huge fan of really good guitar tunes I certainly try not to limit my music to that venue ... would that even be considered a 'venue'? I'll give the Heartless Bastards a try.

Los Lobos' new CD 'The Town And The City' is getting airplay on the Axioms at the moment and I must say it is probably the best CD they've had out in quite a while ... although I did like the 'Good Morning Aztlan' CD.

'The Road To Gila Bend' and 'The City' are two of my favs on the new 'Town And The City' CD.

I have the library on full random (which fits my mindset very well, thank you very much). I'm currently enjoying Michelle Pfeiffer's version of "Makin' Whoopee" from the Fabulous Baker Boys soundtrack. I remain pleasantly surprised by her vocal prowess, and disappointed that the disk does not include "More than you know" which I thought was the highlight of the film.

The new "digital mashup" album, Ray Sings, Basie Swings. I heard about it on NPR (story here) last week. The album features Ray Charles singing original songs and covers with a band he never actually recorded with. Isn't modern technology great?